501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization · EIN 33-2049964
Building Early Literacy Outcomes
G-Men of Nashville is a community-powered organization creating measurable literacy gains in K–3 classrooms across Metro Nashville Public Schools.
Through evidence-based incentive programming, school partnerships, and community investment, we are changing educational trajectories.
2025 School Year Impact
Measurable Outcomes
42,000+
Books Read
Through Library Engagement
1,132
Students Served
4 Partner Schools
64
Bikes Awarded
Top Reader Incentives
2,000+
Medals Earned
Reading Milestones
Our Mission
Reading is the foundation of opportunity.
G-Men of Nashville partners with underserved elementary schools to build reading confidence and academic achievement through structured incentive programs that reward literacy milestones.
We believe every child deserves recognition for achievement, structured support, and the incentives that transform reading behavior into lifelong outcomes.
The Origin
I didn't escape because someone gave me books.
I escaped because I learned how to use the library.
Read & Ride teaches students to use the most powerful resource already in every school — the library — and turn it into a ladder for generational opportunity.
What We Do
Our Programs
Read & Ride
An incentive-based literacy program that partners with schools to increase student reading engagement by activating existing school library systems.
• School library activation
• Monthly milestone recognition
• End-of-year bicycle awards
• Reading behavior change
Sneaker Ball
Our annual fundraising platform brings together community leaders, corporate partners, and supporters for an evening that directly funds Read & Ride programming for the coming school year.
• Annual signature event
• Corporate sponsorship opportunities
• Community celebration
• Direct program funding
2025 School Partners
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Robert Churchwell Elementary
Alex Green Elementary
A.Z. Kelley Elementary
Jones Paideia Elementary Magnet
501(c)(3) Status
Registered nonprofit organization.
EIN: 33-2049964
Transparent Reporting
Annual impact documentation
and financial accountability.
Board Governed
Independent board oversight
and institutional policies.
Corporate & Foundation Partners
Partner With Us
G-Men of Nashville offers structured sponsorship opportunities for corporations, foundations, and institutional donors seeking measurable community impact in early childhood education.
Sponsorship tiers range from $1,000 to $25,000+ with corresponding recognition, reporting, and engagement benefits.
Sneaker Ball 2026
Join us for our annual fundraising event at The Hutton Hotel, Saturday, April 11th, 2026.
Support Early Literacy in Nashville
Your contribution supports literacy incentives, mentorship, school partnerships, and programming that drives reading engagement in K–3 classrooms.
Donate via PayPal Giving FundAll donations are tax-deductible